School Summer Holidays

Enjoy a Summer Holiday at a Family Cottage in Britain and Ireland

The School Summer Holidays in July and August are a very popular time for family holidays in the UK and Ireland with the best of the weather to look forward to, all the attractions open and lots of events to visit.

We have lots of superb self catering cottages and apartments ideal for a family summer holiday in England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland. From cheap budget accommodation to luxury cottages, near the seaside or in the countryside, you are sure to find something perfect for your summer holidays especially as there are some great late availability and last minute deals around.

 

Selected Summer Holiday Family Favourite Cottages

Moville in Inishowen Peninsula, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Moville, Inishowen Peninsula

Breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Moville self catering accommodation in Inishowen Peninsula, County Donegal sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Moville is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Moville does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Moville start from £277 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Moville


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Laxton Fortune in Stoke by Nayland, Suffolk, East England

Laxton Fortune, Stoke by Nayland

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Laxton Fortune self catering accommodation in Stoke by Nayland, Suffolk sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool Hot Tub . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Laxton Fortune start from £675 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Laxton Fortune


Sleeps 6 Indoor pool Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Hot tub Easy walking close by

Doonbeg in Atlantic Coast, County Clare, Ireland-West

Doonbeg, Atlantic Coast

Breaks in County ClareIreland-West

Doonbeg self catering accommodation in Atlantic Coast, County Clare sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Doonbeg is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Doonbeg does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Doonbeg start from £224 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Doonbeg


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Westport in Clew Bay, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Westport, Clew Bay

Breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Westport self catering accommodation in Clew Bay, County Mayo sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Westport does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Westport start from £421 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Westport


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Ballymote in Sligo Bay, County Sligo, Ireland-West

Ballymote, Sligo Bay

Breaks in County SligoIreland-West

Ballymote self catering accommodation in Sligo Bay, County Sligo sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Ballymote is close to the beach. Ballymote does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ballymote start from £313 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballymote


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Open fire or wood burner

Ballon in Slaney Valley, County Carlow, Ireland-East

Ballon, Slaney Valley

Breaks in County CarlowIreland-East

Ballon self catering accommodation in Slaney Valley, County Carlow sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf . Ballon does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ballon start from £276 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballon


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Golf close by

Greencastle in Inishowen Peninsula, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Greencastle, Inishowen Peninsula

Breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Greencastle self catering accommodation in Inishowen Peninsula, County Donegal sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Greencastle is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Greencastle does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Greencastle start from £258 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Greencastle


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

Argus Cottage in Pendeen Lighthouse, Cornwall, South West England

Argus Cottage, Pendeen Lighthouse

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Argus Cottage self catering accommodation in Pendeen Lighthouse, Cornwall sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Argus Cottage is close to the beach. Argus Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Argus Cottage start from £274 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Argus Cottage


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Ideal for a romantic break

Kinvarra in Galway Bay, County Galway, Ireland-West

Kinvarra, Galway Bay

Breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Kinvarra self catering accommodation in Galway Bay, County Galway sleeps 6. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Kinvarra is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Kinvarra does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Kinvarra start from £222 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kinvarra


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Golf close by

Toormakeady in Lough Mask, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Toormakeady, Lough Mask

Breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Toormakeady self catering accommodation in Lough Mask, County Mayo sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Toormakeady is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Toormakeady does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Toormakeady start from £269 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Toormakeady


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Open fire or wood burner

 

 

Summer Holiday Late Availability and Cheap Deals

Not surprisingly the school summer holidays get booked up fastest each year so it is worth trying to book early if you have somewhere specific in mind. However, if you haven't don't worry there is still a lot to choose from including some great last minute deals, especially from cancellations. For Summer Holiday Deals, Offers and Availability:

Summer School Holidays in the UK & Ireland

Although often known abroad as vacations, breaks or recess, the UK school holidays are a time when the schools are closed for study and the children/students have an extended break.

In the Britain the school summer holidays tend to be about 6 weeks long, running from late to July until the end of August, with schools normally returning back in early September. Ireland tends to have a longer summer holiday, nearly 3 months.

This July-August period is when most British families will take their family holidays either in the UK or abroad when the weather is at its best. However, this does mean that the popular attractions and accommodation will be busy during this period.

What to do on your Summer Holidays

If you are going to spend the Summer School Holidays in the Britain or Ireland then you will find the following links useful:

 

Family Summer Holidays in England

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Family Summer Holidays in Scotland

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Family Summer Holidays in Wales

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Family Holidays in Ireland

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Refine your Family Summer Holiday Cottage search

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